Questions about photos displayed visually on a physical medium.
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What are the pros and cons of lab prints versus using a printer?
As newcomers to photography and printing we would like advice on the best way(s), regarding both quality and cost, of printing.
In the main my wife is photographing birds and insects, so natural ...
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What is the largest possible print size with 35mm film?
What is the largest possible size I can enlarge to with 35mm film?
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What do I need to take into account for printing to canvas?
I've got a couple of pictures I was considering getting printed onto canvas. Is there anything particular I need to take into account?
I'm thinking of things like photo resolution, colour profiles ...
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What are the minimum DPI and size (in pixels) required to print good 10x15 photos?
I have canon 400D. my photos (jpgs) are usually from about 3.5 MB to 6 MB (3888 x 2592 in pixels). How can I resize them to get good 10cmx15cm photos & faster upload?
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What's the easiest way to create passport-sized prints?
I need to print some passport-sized photos for visa applications. They each need to be 35mm x 45mm.
Is there an easy way to take a single photo of my face and create a new jpeg file from it that I ...
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What is the best site for ordering prints online?
There are many sites out there that offer printing services. I am not interested in photo hosting websites such as SmugMug.
What is the best in reference to the following criteria:
Inexpensive - ...
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What are Color Profiles and where would I find information on using them properly?
I see the term "Color Profile" a lot and I have this vague idea that it helps you adjust color values based on the unique differences of both cameras, displays and printers from some ideal device. ...
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What issues are there with printing 32-bit HDR images?
What issues are there with printing 32-bit HDR images?
Do printing companies simply convert them to 8-bit?
Do some have printers with a wider gamut that can use additional color data?
Is there a ...
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How do I generate high quality prints with an ink jet printer?
Creating high-quality photo prints using an ink jet printer is no trivial matter. Depending on the tonal range and color depth desired and the expected viewing platform, how you approach printing may ...
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Is there a general formula for image size vs. print size?
What size images do I need for common print sizes, such as wallet size, 8x10, and 16x20? Is there a general formula?
How could that size change if, for example, a 16x20 was printed on canvas rather ...
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How to calibrate a printer and monitor if neither are very good
If I have a mediocre monitor, and a reasonable but not fantastic printer, what are my options for getting a good photo print?
Printer ink is not cheap, and I usually do not have the patience or ...
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Suggestions for a photo sales & printing vendor?
I'm beginning to seriously think about selling my photos online ... as prints, greeting cards, etc.
Can anyone recommend a site that does a good job of handling the sales translations, printing, ...
